Most fly fishermen recognize that durability and reliability are among the prime requirements in any fly reel. That is where MARADO started with their design of the die cast aluminum Axis reel series. They added strength and precision, a perforated spool and counter balanced wood handle knob and, to top it off, a wide range anti reverse drag that converts for left or right hand retrieve. Then there is the brushed aluminum exposed spool rim for finesse drag control and the convenience of push button spool release for quick line changes. Reliable, durable and light, that's the Axis of this reel series.